First annual tree lighting in Lackawaxen

LACKAWAXEN, PA — Lackawaxen Township in Pike County celebrated its first Annual Holiday Tree Lighting this past Saturday. Approximately 100 area residents gathered together to usher in the holiday season. The residents enjoyed Christmas music, hot dogs, cookies and hot chocolate. The children got an added surprise with a visit from Santa, who arrived in a fire truck with sirens blasting and bearing gifts.

Sylvania Tree Farm donated the holiday tree to the Business Owners of Lackawaxen Township (BOLT), which sponsored the event. BOLT is a newly formed organization of businesses whose purpose is to promote area business and community events.